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The Significance of Latissimus Dorsi Flap Innervation in Delayed Breast Reconstruction

NCT01239524 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 28

Last updated 2010-11-11

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Breast reconstruction with a pedicled myocutaneous latissimus dorsi (LD) flap is a widely used reconstruction method. It is controversial if surgical denervation by transecting the thoracodorsal nerve should be performed or not. It is assumed that after denervation the latissimus dorsi muscle will significantly atrophy and lose volume. On the other hand discomforting signs and symptoms from muscle contraction are believed to be prevented if flap is denervated. The aim of the study was prospectively evaluate the influence of LD-flap innervation on the functional and aesthetic outcome of delayed breast reconstruction, and to compare the change in muscle structure in breast MRI and histopathology.

Conditions

  • Significance of Latissimus Dorsi Flap Innervation in Delayed Breast Reconstruction

Interventions

PROCEDURE

denervation of thoracodorsal nerve or saving the nerve

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Tampere University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

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